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Zareth San, the Trickster is a rare Legendary Creature — Merfolk Rogue from PRM (PRM) costing {3}{U}{B}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Zareth San, the Trickster MTG card

Zareth San, the Trickster

Legendary Creature — Merfolk Rogue

Card Text

Flash {2}{U}{B}, Return an unblocked attacking Rogue you control to its owner's hand: Put this card from your hand onto the battlefield tapped and attacking. Whenever Zareth San deals combat damage to a player, you may put target permanent card from that player's graveyard onto the battlefield under your control.

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 5.0 PRM PRM 🎨 Zack Stella
Flash

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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zareth San, the Trickster? Basics

Zareth San, the Trickster is a Legendary Creature — Merfolk Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flash {2}{U}{B}, Return an unblocked attacking Rogue you control to its owner's hand: Put this card from your hand onto the battlefield tapped and attacking. Whenever Zareth San deals combat damage to a player, you may put target permanent card from that player's graveyard onto the battlefield under your control."

How much mana does Zareth San, the Trickster cost to cast? Basics

Zareth San, the Trickster has a mana cost of {3}{U}{B}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Zareth San, the Trickster's mana cost of {3}{U}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Zareth San, the Trickster has a mana value of 5.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Zareth San, the Trickster's current oracle text is: "Flash {2}{U}{B}, Return an unblocked attacking Rogue you control to its owner's hand: Put this card from your hand onto the battlefield tapped and attacking. Whenever Zareth San deals combat damage to a player, you may put target permanent card from that player's graveyard onto the battlefield under your control."

What is the current price of Zareth San, the Trickster? Pricing

Price data for Zareth San, the Trickster is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Zareth San, the Trickster? Pricing

You can purchase Zareth San, the Trickster from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Zareth San, the Trickster legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Zareth San, the Trickster in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Zareth San, the Trickster legal in Modern? Legality

Zareth San, the Trickster is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Zareth San, the Trickster legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Zareth San, the Trickster is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Zareth San, the Trickster legal in Pioneer? Legality

Zareth San, the Trickster is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Zareth San, the Trickster legal in Legacy? Legality

Zareth San, the Trickster is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Zareth San, the Trickster legal in Vintage? Legality

Zareth San, the Trickster is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Zareth San, the Trickster legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Zareth San, the Trickster in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Zareth San, the Trickster from? Details

This printing of Zareth San, the Trickster is from PRM (PRM), with collector number 83810.

Zareth San, the Trickster may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Zareth San, the Trickster's rarity? Details

Zareth San, the Trickster is a rare card in PRM.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Zareth San, the Trickster? Details

Zareth San, the Trickster was illustrated by Zack Stella.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Zareth San, the Trickster's power and toughness? Details

Zareth San, the Trickster is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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